Fort Central, Military fortification in Tende, France
Fort Central stands at 1,870 meters elevation in the Maritime Alps, featuring thick stone walls and strategic openings for artillery placement.
Construction of the fortification began in 1881 as part of the defensive network established after France annexed the County of Nice in 1860.
The fort represents late 19th-century military engineering with its rectangular structure, moats, drawbridges, and locally sourced white limestone and granite materials.
Access to Fort Central is possible through pedestrian paths along RD 6204 or via SUV from Castérino and Peyrefique during summer months.
The fort includes subterranean corridors and vaulted casemates covered by grass embankments, connecting various defensive positions throughout the structure.
Location: Tende
Inception: 1881
Part of: Vallo alpino occidentale
Website: http://forts-roya-bevera.com/index.php/Fort-Central.html
GPS coordinates: 44.15000,7.56667
Latest update: May 25, 2025 03:48
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